Module 12: Pet Ethics

• how are pets beneficial for loneliness?

  older adults who own pets report reduced loneliness regardless of gender
• what can pets in hospital settings help reduce?

  pain, blood pressure, stress, depression and anxiety
• what can pets in hospital settings help increase?

  mobility and socialization with staff and families
• what is the cardiovascular benefit of pet ownership?

  dog ownerships is associated with lower risk of death after a cardiovascular event
• how is pet ownership beneficial for cognitive function?

  pet therapy improves cognitive function of long-term care residents with mental illness
• how is pet ownership beneficial for social interactions?

  pet therapy decreases agitated behavior in seniors with dementia and improves social interactions
• what are reasons animals may be surrendered to animal shelters?

  • inappropriate environment
  • inappropriate treatment
  • inappropriate animals
• how can lack of training lead to animals being surrendered?

  causes behavior problems
• what prompted the no kill shelter movement?

  large numbers of healthy animals being euthanized
• what is the definition of a no kill shelter?

  90% placement rate for animals
• what type of admission shelter is more likely to reach a no-kill threshold?

  limited admission